News Release 008

"Rural Life" at Missouri State Museum March 4

Jefferson City, Mo. - The Missouri State Museum will present the program, “Rural Life,” as part of its ongoing “Museum after Hours” series on Wednesday, March 4. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the program will begin at
7 p.m. in the museum classroom, which is located in the History Hall in the east wing of the State Capitol.

Guests will be able to enjoy discussions of rural life in Missouri and the state’s historic agricultural resources. The program will include updates from Missouri Barn Alliance and Rural Network President Bill Hart on current efforts to document and restore Missouri’s historic rural buildings.

The Missouri State Museum’s “Museum after Hours” events are held the first Wednesday of each month when the museum galleries remain open from 5-9 p.m. “Museum after Hours” is for those who have wondered what it would be like to visit the museum at night or whose schedules don’t allow daytime outings. In addition to the special programs, the events allow a more relaxed opportunity to view all the museum exhibits. These exhibits include both old favorites and new offerings. Evening entry to the museum will be through the carriage entrance on the south side of the building underneath the grand staircase.

The Missouri State Museum, which is part of the Missouri state park system, is located on the first floor of the Missouri State Capitol. For more information, contact the museum at 573-751-2854. For information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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